- The search for happiness could itself be the cause of unhappiness via at least 4 mechanisms: Dissatisfaction after failing to find happiness, overly optimizing life, self-blame for pitfalls or a bad mood, and comparing with others to compete in the wellness game. https://cognitiontoday.com/happiness-mistakes-negative-effects-toxic-positivity/ 29 comments philosophy
- There is a huge downside to being positive and happy that people don’t always acknowledge. And, there are bad ways to be happy. It could be because we tend to overvalue happiness in this new-age positivity zeitgeist. https://cognitiontoday.com/happiness-mistakes-negative-effects-toxic-positivity/ 56 comments philosophy
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